Tonight I skipped swim and went to Wahoo's Fish Tacos to preach the wonders of SoFoBoMo. Or at least get the word out to a few folks that I was doing a photography book project. I need to find a way to explain it in one concise sentence. I got what could potentially be my first SoFoBoMo photo!
Over the evening, I learned of two volunteer opportunities I could add to my list, but both are at the beach. They are both during the second half of the month and won't conflict with other volunteer events I've tentatively planned to photograph. Perhaps I can convince some family members to take a trip to the beach for a day.
I got this photo after noticing these flowers just across the street from Wahoo's. This bee made his way from flower to flower. I even captured him flying a few times, but he was always well out of focus. Normally I wouldn't bring my camera to Wahoo's. I would have missed a shot like this. Normally, my ISO wouldn't be set to 800, either. I learned a lot of lessons today, which I suppose is part of the point of SoFoBoMo. I brought two lenses, but the lens I really needed was a wide angle. Even if I limit what I bring to an event, I could leave a lens or flash or two in the car just in case they're needed.
Unrelated, I ran into an old classmate at this event! I last saw him in class over the summer of last year, and was sad on the last day of school knowing I may never see him again. We had a great chat! I'd call this the second sign that I'm doing the right thing with this project.
Hi, (as you know) I'm a photographer
I'm doing a photography book
and I'd like you to be in it